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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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